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Venezuela opposition leader denounces 'selective' amnesty

The amnesty law was passed by interim leader Delcy Rodriguez under pressure from Washington after U.S. forces captured former leader Nicolas Maduro in January and took him to New York to face drug trafficking charges

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 8:03 am

Polls open as single-party Vietnam holds legislative election

The Southeast Asian nation of 100 million is both an economic success story, boasting 8% last year, and a repressive one-party state that often jails its critics

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 7:11 am

Trump urges world powers to secure Iran shipping lane

Having earlier vowed that the U.S. Navy would very soon start escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump appeared to call for reinforcements on Saturday

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 4:58 am

Iran Foreign Minister says 'no problem' with Supreme Leader after reported injuries

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said he believed Mr. Khamenei, who took power after his father was killed in a strike at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, is wounded and likely disfigured.

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 4:12 am

Lindsey Graham | Trumps whisperer of war

The South Carolina Senator, one of the strongest supporters of Trumps wars, says the U.S. is in a religious war and I unapologetically stand with Israel

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:27 pm

Israel says antisemitism raging in Netherlands after Jewish school blast

The Dutch Government needs to do much more to fight antisemitism, Israels Foreign Ministry said

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:07 pm

RI Govt prepares measures for Eid homecoming peak on March 18

Indonesia has prepared a series of measures to anticipate traffic congestion during the peak of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 8:00 pm

Danantara, Higher-Ed Ministry strengthen semiconductor ecosystem

Indonesias sovereign wealth fund Danantara and the Higher Education, Science and Technology Ministry are ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 7:54 pm

Weaving the future of creative economy

Mornings in many villages across West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) start with a flurry of activity. In some areas, the rhythmic ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 7:33 pm

Transport minister backs West Java's Eid ban on horse carriages

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi expressed support for the West Java governments policy to temporarily ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 7:24 pm

Jakarta Governor inaugurates Heirloom Flag Park with Fatmawati Statue

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo inaugurated the Heirloom Flag Park, a single complex integrating Ayodya, Langsat, ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 7:22 pm

Indonesia'sministriesteamuptoboostschool sportsprograms

Indonesias Education Ministry and Youth and Sports Ministry have signed a memorandum of understanding to ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 7:15 pm

Huawei Launches AI Education Center (AIEC) Solution

DuringMWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei hosted a summit titled Education + AI, Embracing an Intelligent ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 7:06 pm

Watch: North Koreas new projectile launch adds strain to already tense regional security climate

North Korea has fired at least one projectile towards its eastern sea, according to South Koreas military

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 6:13 pm

Indonesia establishes National Council to boost human resources

The Indonesian government officially established the National Council for Primary and Secondary Education to support ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 4:08 pm

Indonesia prepares Eid homecoming services for migrant workers

Indonesias Migrant Workers Protection Ministry has prepared a range of services at airports, seaports and border ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 3:58 pm

Health Ministry warns of global sleep crisis on World Sleep Day

World Sleep Day 2026 emphasizes good quality sleep as fundamental to health as nutrition and exercise, as it supports ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 3:52 pm

Jakarta designates 16 new cultural heritage objects

The Jakarta provincial government has designated 16 new cultural heritage objects through gubernatorial decrees issued ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 3:32 pm

Indonesian Minister urges women- and child-friendly Eid homecoming

Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi emphasized the importance of public ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 3:25 pm

Iran says museums and historic sites damaged in war

The vast Naghsh-e Jahan Square, a 17th-century architectural jewel in the heart of the central Iranian city of Isfahan, has also been damaged

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 3:13 pm

Police urge Eid travelers to call 110 if problems come up on the road

Deputy Chief of the National Police, Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo, urged Eid homecoming travelers to contact ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 3:01 pm

Eid transport command posts to ensure public mobility: Minister

Indonesia has established Integrated 2026 Eid Transportation Command Posts to monitor nationwide travel, strengthen ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 3:01 pm

Prabowo orders timely payment of Eid allowances to workers

President Prabowo Subianto has instructed relevant ministries to review the distribution of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 2:44 pm

Police say outbound Jakarta traffic smooth on Operation Ketupat

National Police Deputy Chief, Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo, said that based on aerial monitoring, outbound ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 2:42 pm

Pakistan says thwarted Afghan Taliban 'drone attacks'

Security sources said airspace around the capital was temporarily closed as a precautionary measure when the drones were detected

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 2:03 pm

Indonesia vows inclusive Hajj services for elderly, disabled pilgrims

Indonesias Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reaffirmed its commitment to providing the best possible services for ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 12:19 pm

Kharg Island: The pearl of the Persian Gulf

The attack came after Mr. Trumps earlier warning to Iran not to shut the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime checkpoint connecting the Gulf with the Arabian Sea

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 12:17 pm

North Korea fires unidentified projectile toward sea: Seoul

South Koreas Joint Chiefs of Staff didnt immediately say whether the weapon was ballistic or how far it flew

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 12:16 pm

Hamas urges Iran to stop targeting neighbouring countries; supports Tehran's right to defend itself against U.S.-Israel

Hamas, which fought a devastating two-year war with Israel in Gaza, also called on the international community to work towards halting the ongoing war immediately.

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 12:12 pm

Ukraine says Russian strikes kill 4 in Kyiv region

Russian forces continue to launch strikes on the Kyiv region, Ukraines police posted on Telegram

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 12:12 pm

Strong chemical smell forces one-hour flight halt at four major Washington DC-area airports

The ground stop affected Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore-Washington International Airport and Richmond International Airport, FAA Secretary Sean Duffy announced

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 12:02 pm

Ticket discounts help cushion Bali's tourism low season: BI

The Bali Representative Office of Bank Indonesia (BI) said government stimulus in the form of transportation ticket ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 11:29 am

West Asia conflict: Iran, U.S. threaten attacks on oil facilities

Iranian armed forces issued the warning after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may decide to wipe out Irans largest oil export hub on its Kharg Island

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:11 am

Indonesian lawmaker calls acid attack on activist a democracy warning

Indonesian lawmaker I Nyoman Parta described the acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus as a serious alarm ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 10:13 am

Donald Trump says Iran totally defeated, wants a deal he wont accept

Donald Trump said he wanted a deal he would not accept, despite Iranian officials pledging to continue the fight

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 10:10 am

Yogyakarta Palace ends elephant role in Grebeg Syawal procession

The Yogyakarta Palace said elephants will no longer appear in the Grebeg Syawal procession in 2026, aligning the ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 10:07 am

Young Sumatran tiger captured near village in Indonesia

Authorities in Indonesias Riau Province captured a young Sumatran tiger after it entered a trap cage set near a ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 10:01 am

Hasanuddin University boosts Arabic, cultural literacy push

Leaders at Hasanuddin University are strengthening Arabic language and cultural literacy to expand cross-border ...

Antara News 14 Mar 2026 9:22 am

11 Indian nationals charged in U.S. over visa fraud scheme

The charge of conspiracy to commit visa fraud provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:12 am

Pi Day 2026: significance of the mathematical constant

March 14 is celebrated globally as Pi Day as the first digits of the mathematical constant , 3.14159, match the date 3/14

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:12 am

U.S. expands Venezuela sanctions waivers amid rising prices

In a post on X, the department said it updated several Venezuela-related licenses to further support the revitalization of the countrys energy sector and help ensure a well-supplied global commodity market

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:02 am

Trump says U.S. forces destroyed military targets on Irans Kharg Island that handles oil exports

U.S. President also said the U.S. Navy would start escorting tankers through the straits very soon to restore oil exports

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 6:01 am

At least 12 medical staff killed in Israeli strike on health centre in southern Lebanon: ministry

Lebanese ministry said the attack was the second against the health sector in a few hours, following a strike on Sawaneh

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 5:03 am

West Asia conflict: Two Indians killed in attack in Omans Sohar

Additional Secretary (Gulf) said that of the 10 injured, five had been discharged; first deaths reported on land in the sultanate during the ongoing war

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 2:59 am

APAIE 2026 Conference and Exhibition successfully held, Hong Kong's educational strengths draw global talent

From February 23 to 27, the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2026 Conference and ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 10:30 pm

Ministry warns regions of looming water crisis

The Ministry of National Development Planning has warned of a looming water crisis across several regions, particularly ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 10:15 pm

President Prabowo urges capitalizing on Eid holiday tourism potential

President Prabowo Subianto has instructed Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana to make the most of the upcoming ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 8:37 pm

Prabowo orders military, police to aid Eid travel surge

President Prabowo Subianto has directed Indonesias armed forces and police to mobilize ships and other assets to ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 8:36 pm

Prabowo calls for stable internet, fuel supply during Eid holiday

President Prabowo Subianto has urged authorities to ensure the reliable availability of fuel, electricity, and internet ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

Indonesia postpones D-8 Summit in Jakarta amid Middle East tension

Indonesia has decided to postpone the 2026 D-8 Summit in Jakarta until further notice, as informed by the Foreign ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 8:30 pm

Macron says Russia mistaken if thinks West Asia war offers it respite

During a meeting of the Group of Seven countries earlier this week, we reaffirmed rising oil prices must under no circumstances lead us to reconsider our sanctions policy towards Russia, says the French President

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 8:03 pm

U.S. opens unfair trade practices probe of 60 countries, including India, over forced labour

The list of 60 countries and economies includes some major U.S. trade partners and allies such as Australia, Canada, the EU, Britain, Israel, India, Qatar and Saudi Arabia; China and Russia are also on the list

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 7:25 pm

Prabowo praises disaster task force for hard work

President Prabowo Subianto expressed appreciation to all parties involved in disaster response efforts across several ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 6:22 pm

'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition

The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.

BBC 13 Mar 2026 5:17 pm

Israel expands strikes on Lebanon, cuts bridge over Litani river

Israel targeted a bridge over the Litani River between the towns of Zrariyeh and Tayr Falsay, according to state media

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 5:13 pm

Measles cases fall to 511 in week 9 after immunization: Ministry

In the ninth week of 2026, measles cases in Indonesia dropped from 531 cases to 511 cases, due to massive immunization ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 5:10 pm

More Indian women play cricket now than in 2020 - BBC study

The survey was commissioned by the BBC and Collective Newsroom as part of the Indian Sportswoman of the Year initiative.

BBC 13 Mar 2026 5:07 pm

President Prabowo urges holistic preparations for Eid al-Fitr

President Prabowo Subianto opened a plenary cabinet meeting in Jakarta by ordering all government aides to make optimal ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 4:44 pm

Tetra Pak: Natural Ingredients and Emotional Drivers Reshape the Food Supplement and Nutrition Market across Asia Pacific (APAC)

The global food supplements and nutrition (FSN) market, spanning protein-enriched beverages, fortified drinks and ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 4:17 pm

U.S. opens unfair trade practices probe of 60 countries, including India, over forced labor

The list of 60 countries and economies includes some major U.S. trade partners and allies such as Australia, Canada, the EU, Britain, Israel, India, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. China and Russia are also on the list

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 4:08 pm

Indonesian President Prabowo pays zakat al-fitr at State Palace

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto paid the Islamic mandatory charity, or zakat al-fitr, to the National Alms Agency ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 4:06 pm

EAM Jaishankar, Irans Araghchi hold 4th phone call since start of West Asian conflict

The conversation comes as India ramped up efforts to secure safe passage to the Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the strategic shipping route of Strait of Hormuz that has been partially blocked by Tehran

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 3:18 pm

Minister vows pensions to secure future of high-achieving athletes

Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir has promised a secure future for high-achieving athletes through a ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 3:06 pm

Drukair to restart Bangkok flights; add Singapore service via Guwahati

Guwahati: Drukair has announced the reintroduction of flights between Paro and Bangkok via Guwahati and an additional weekly frequency on its Singapore route via Guwahati starting April 2026. According to the airline, the ParoGuwahatiBangkok service will operate twice a week, restoring an important regional connection that facilitates tourism, medical travel, education and business exchanges between [] The post Drukair to restart Bangkok flights; add Singapore service via Guwahati appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 13 Mar 2026 2:43 pm

Indonesia unfazed by USTR trade probe, Finance Minister says

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed optimism that the trade probe by the United States Trade ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 2:33 pm

Ukraine's tech evangelist defence chief preaching the future of war

Appointed in January, the 35-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov is Ukraine's youngest ever Defence Minister

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 1:44 pm

Indonesia finalizes plan to settle China debt for Whoosh train

The Indonesian government has decided on a plan to settle the debt owed to China for the JakartaBandung ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 1:40 pm

Skill at Scale: Indias Edge in Semiconductor Alliances

As Indo-Pacific powers race to reorganize semiconductor supply chains amid intensifying China-U.S. strategic competition, where does India fit in?

The Diplomat 13 Mar 2026 1:35 pm

Indonesia reaffirms commitment to women's equal participation

Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi has reaffirmed the governments ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 1:29 pm

Villages minister stresses valid data for social welfare programs

Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Minister Yandri Susanto has called for synchronized efforts from ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 1:15 pm

Cambodia approves draft law targeting cyberscammers

Cambodia has emerged as a hotspot for crime syndicates running a multibillion-dollar fraud industry that sees scammers lure internet users globally into fake romantic relationships and cryptocurrency investments

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 1:11 pm

U.S., Israel wanted quick win, but they failed: Mohammad Marandi

As time goes on, the price of oil is going to go up. And the world knows that this is not Irans fault. This is the fault of the Trump regime and Netanyahu, says Marandi

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 1:06 pm

Why Indonesia is restricting social media for kids under 16?

The Indonesian government has officially issued the Communication and Digital Affairs Minister's Regulation Number ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 1:01 pm

Russia accuses Ukraine of 'reckless' strikes on major gas pipeline

State-owned Russian gas producer Gazprom earlier said that the Russkaya and Beregovaya stations were targeted

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 1:00 pm

Pakistan court rejects plea to shift Imran Khan to private hospital

The court refused to grant the petition to shift Khan to a private hospital. It, however, directed Islamabad Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa to constitute a medical board to check Khan

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 12:33 pm

Donald Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel

Iran has launched multiple attacks on Gulf Arab states, including sending dozens of drones toward Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 12:11 pm

Irans new leader warns Strait of Hormuz could be used as strategic leverage

Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran and a former adviser to Irans nuclear negotiating team, shares his perspective on the ongoing war, Irans military strategy, and the wider impact of the conflict on global energy markets and the world economy.

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 11:59 am

Bali Airport announces 24-hour operational suspension during Nyepi

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, announced a 24-hour suspension of flight operations during ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 11:42 am

Indonesia's Baznas delivers 74,228 iftar meal portions to Palestine

The National Alms Agency (Baznas), is distributing 74,228 iftar meal portions to people in Palestine to help ease their ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 11:32 am

Israeli Military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the announcement, while human rights groups accused the military of ignoring one of the gravest instances of abuse in the countrys network of wartime prisons

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 11:10 am

Adobe's longtime CEO Shantanu Narayen to exit role amid AI disruption, shares fall

Adobes shares have fallen around 22% so far this year after declining over 21% in 2025, reflecting investor apprehension over the firms AI strategy and outlook

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 11:10 am

Indonesia channels Rp442 billion zakat aid through Ramadan program

The Indonesian government, in collaboration with alms and philanthropic bodies, has raised and distributed two million ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 10:00 am

Indonesia finalizes key facilities for 2,200 village cooperatives

The government has announced the completion of supporting infrastructure and facilities for about 2,200 cooperatives ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 9:18 am

Tracking ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf: Timeline

A wave of attacks on commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz has heightened tensions along one of the worlds busiest shipping routes.

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 9:07 am

Xsolla Releases New Industry Report Identifying the Biggest Opportunities for the Future of Video Games for Developers

-Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, today released the latest edition of The Xsolla Report, timed to ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 8:38 am

EIGs MidOcean Energy to Acquire Additional Gorgon LNG Interest from JERA; Parties Explore Strategic Alliance

-MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, today ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 8:15 am

Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for 'their own life and safety'

Iranian athletes and coaches are exempt from the travel ban Mr. Trump imposed against their country last June

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 5:07 am

U.S. military says refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury; rescue effort under way

The KC-135 is at least the fourth U.S. military aircraft lost during the war, after three F-15s were shot down by friendly fire over Kuwait

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 4:07 am